HMS Trent, a UK Royal Navy warship, has berthed in Lagos to
support Nigeria’s efforts in combatting crimes on the sea.
The warship arrived on Sunday.
The development would enable the Royal Navy to deliver
capacity training and maritime support on tackling sea piracy and illegal
trafficking.
Speaking on the deployment of the warship, Tim Langford, HMS
Trent’s commanding officer, said the visit is an opportunity for the UK navy to
work with their Nigerian counterparts.
“The Royal Navy has a
long history of engagement within the region and an enduring partnership with
the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” Langford said.
“This is an opportunity for the Royal Navy and the Nigerian
Navy to work together in order for us to identify possible solutions in the
maritime environment and counter insecurity on the high sea.
“We are together to understand the lessons that all nations
have identified individually and share the lessons with each other.”
On his part, Jonny Baxter, UK deputy high commissioner in
Lagos, said a secure environment will support trade, investments, and
prosperity between the two countries.
“Nigeria is an important and valued defence partner for the
UK in West Africa,” Baxter said.
“Our two countries face many shared threats and we are keen
to work with Nigeria to defeat these and to help improve maritime security in
the Gulf of Guinea.”
In 2021, the warship was in Lagos to “conduct maritime
security patrols as well as support partner navies” in West Africa.
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